Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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